HP nw8240 Getting Started

HP nw8240 - Mobile Workstation Manual

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    Getting Started HP Compaq Notebook Series Document Part Number: 372369-001 February 2005 This guide explains how to set up your hardware and software and begin using your notebook. Enhanced for Accessibility.
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    Modem to an RJ-11 Jack 1-7 Connecting the Modem with an Adapter 1-8 Step 4: Connect the Notebook to External Power 1-9 Step 5: Charge the Battery Pack 1-10 Step 6: Open the Notebook 1-11 Step 7: Turn On the Notebook 1-12 2 Software Setup Welcome to Windows 2-2 Select Your Regional Preferences
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    Troubleshooting Quick Troubleshooting A-2 Power Features A-2 Is the Notebook Unable to Start Up A-3 Is the Notebook Screen Blank A-4 Is Software Functioning Abnormally A-5 Is the Notebook Unresponsive A-6 Is the Notebook Overheating A-7 Is an External Device Not Working A-7 Help and Support
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    Applications B-5 Reinstalling Applications from Your Hard Drive B-6 Reinstalling Applications from Discs B-6 Repairing the Operating System B-7 Reinstalling the Operating System B-8 Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other Software. . . . . . B-10 Updating Reinstalled Software B-10 Index Getting
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    and to ensure that the correct drivers are installed: ■ Do not set up the notebook for the first time while the notebook is docked in an optional docking device. ■ During the hardware and software setup procedures: ❏ Do not unplug the notebook from external power. ❏ Do not shut down the
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    . 3. Connect the modem, so you can register the notebook and operating system during software setup. 4. Connect the notebook to external power. 5. Allow the battery pack to charge. 6. Open the notebook. 7. Turn on the notebook. When the notebook is turned on, you will be prompted to begin software
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    table. ✎ Power cords, AC adapters, modem cables, and modem adapters may vary in appearance. Component 1 AC adapter 2 Power cord 3 Battery pack Getting Started Description Converts AC power to DC power. Connects the AC adapter to an AC outlet. Provides power to the notebook when the notebook is not
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    Component Description 4 Country-specific modem adapter (included by region as required) Adapts the modem cable to a non-RJ-11 telephone jack. 5 Modem cable (included with Connects the notebook to a telephone select models) jack or to a country-specific modem adapter. ✎ A modem cable has
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    : To ensure that the correct drivers load and to prevent file corruption or damage to components, do not remove the battery pack until the notebook has been connected to external power. To insert the battery pack: 1. Turn the notebook upside down with the primary battery bay facing you. 2. Slide the
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    an internal compartment of the notebook. Internal compartments include the memory compartment, the battery bay, and the hard drive bay. To connect the modem so that you can register your notebook and operating system during software setup: ■ Follow the instructions in this section for connecting
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    To connect the modem to an analog telephone line that has an RJ-11 telephone jack: 1. Turn the notebook display-side up on a flat surface near an RJ-11 telephone wall jack. 2. If your modem cable has noise suppression circuitry 1, which prevents interference with TV and radio reception, place the
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    modem cable into the RJ-11 (modem) jack on the notebook 2. 4. Plug the other end of the modem cable into the country-specific modem adapter 3. 5. Plug the country-specific modem adapter into the telephone jack 4. ✎ Telephone wall jacks, modem adapters, and modem cables vary in appearance by region
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    Setup Step 4: Connect the Notebook to External Power To connect the notebook to external power: 1. Plug the AC adapter into the power connector 1. 2. Plug the power cord into the AC adapter 2, and then into an electrical outlet 3. The battery light is turned on and the battery pack begins to charge
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    to charge as soon as the notebook is connected to external power. Charge status is indicated by the battery light. The battery light is on while the battery pack is charging. It is recommended that you leave the notebook connected to external power until the battery pack is fully charged and the
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    Hardware Setup Step 6: Open the Notebook To open the notebook: 1. Slide the display release latch 1 to release the display. 2. Raise the display 2. Getting Started 1-11
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    Make sure the AC adapter is securely plugged into the notebook and an electrical outlet. ■ Make sure the electrical outlet is providing power. (To confirm that the outlet is providing power, plug another device into the outlet.) ■ If you have installed a battery pack, make sure the battery pack is
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    can also change or add any settings you select or skip during the setup process. For instructions, refer to Chapter 2, "Managing Your Software," in the printed Help and Support Guide included with your notebook. Although you can register and set preferences later, it is usually easier and faster to
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    Software Setup Software setup begins when you respond to the setup prompt on the notebook screen. Ä CAUTION: If you are prompted to select an operating system language before the Welcome to Windows Wizard is displayed, choose carefully. On some models, the languages that you do not choose are
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    Software Setup To navigate in a window: » Slide your finger on the TouchPad 2 in the direction that you want to move the pointer. To select an item: » Move the pointer over the item, and press the left TouchPad button 1. Getting Started 2-3
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    prompt you to confirm or select regional preferences. Regional preferences are preset for the country in which you purchased the notebook. ■ Dates and currency window-The operating system will format dates and currency according to the region and language preferences you confirm or select in the
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    software. On the following screen, you will be offered only two options: ❏ Choose Back to return to the End-User License Agreement window - or - ❏ Choose Shutdown to turn off the notebook. When you start the notebook after selecting Shutdown, the Welcome to Windows Wizard is displayed and you
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    , it is strongly recommended that you use the Windows Updates feature on a regular basis to check for critical updates. For more information, select Start > Help and Support. Name Your Notebook If you plan to include your notebook on a home network, your notebook must have a unique name. In the What
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    Software Setup Register Online In the Register Online with Hewlett-Packard window, you can ■ Register your notebook-Complete the text fields. ■ Register your operating system-Select the Also Register with Microsoft check box beneath the text fields. ■ Indicate how you would like
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    environment. A user's environment may include such customizations as display and security settings, personal files, screen savers, and the appearance of the Windows desktop. When you start or restart the notebook, a prompt to select a user account is displayed. When a user account is selected
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    to ■ Protect the notebook from viruses. ■ Protect the notebook from power surges. ■ Protect your system files. ■ Protect your privacy. ■ Use the notebook safely. ■ Turn off the notebook properly. For information about other notebook security features, such as passwords, disabling devices, and
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    AntiVirus software is preinstalled on your notebook to protect against such viruses. updated. ■ For information about using and updating your Norton AntiVirus software, and for other information such as troubleshooting: Select Start > All Programs > Norton AntiVirus. Then select the Help & Support
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    modem to a telephone line. ■ During an electrical storm, either run the notebook on battery power or shut down the notebook and unplug the power cord. Protect Your Privacy The Windows operating system on your notebook contains security features that can prevent unauthorized persons from obtaining
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    the firewall, perform the task, and then enable the firewall. To permanently resolve the problem, reconfigure the firewall as follows: ❏ If you are using Internet Connection Firewall, select Start > Help and Support to search for configuration information or to contact Customer Care. ❏ If you are
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    proper workstation setup, and proper posture, health, and work habits for notebook users. The Safety and Comfort Guide also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. This guide is available on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo, on the notebook hard drive, and on the Notebook
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    : Select Shut Down > Turn Off. ❏ If the notebook is running Windows XP Professional: Select Shut down > OK. ■ If the notebook does not respond to the ctrl+alt+delete procedure, press and hold the power/standby button for 5 seconds. Ä You should only use the power/standby button to shut down the
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    Tour This chapter identifies the visible hardware features of your notebook. To find out how to use a feature, such as hotkeys, or to find out about a general topic, such as standby or hibernation, refer to the Hardware and Software Guide on the Notebook Documentation CD. Getting Started 4-1
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    Notebook Tour Top Components 4-2 Getting Started
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    8 Left pointing stick button (select models only) 9 Middle pointing stick button (select models only) - TouchPad q Power/standby light w Wireless light e Battery light Component r IDE drive light t Left TouchPad button y Middle TouchPad button (select models only) u Right TouchPad button i TouchPad
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    Notebook Tour Front, Rear, Left-Side and Right-Side Components 4-4 Getting Started
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    latch 3 Power connector 4 External monitor port 5 Security cable slot 6 RJ-45 (network) jack 7 RJ-11 (modem) jack 8 S-Video-out jack 9 1394 port - USB port Notebook Tour Component q PC Card slot w Smart card reader e Secure Digital (SD) Card slot r PC Card eject button t Audio-out (headphone) jack
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    Notebook Tour Bottom Components Component 1 Primary battery bay 2 Primary battery release latch 3 Business card holder 4 Hard drive bay 5 Vents (5) Component 6 Memory module compartment 7 Primary battery locking latch 8 Travel battery connector 9 Docking connector 4-6 Getting Started
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    problems with your notebook, you can ■ Review this appendix for basic troubleshooting information. ■ Access the Help and Support Center for additional information about your notebook a problem while the notebook is offline. ■ Visit the HP support Web site at http://www.hp.com/support for answers
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    of the power features on your notebook are identified in this guide and in the Hardware and Software Guide, which is located on the Notebook Documentation CD. ■ The following illustration identifies the icons for a power/standby button 1, a power/standby light 2, and an AC adapter 3. A-2 Getting
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    available to the notebook. ■ If the notebook is running on battery power or is connected to an external power source other than an AC outlet, connect the notebook to an AC outlet using the AC adapter. Make sure the power cord and AC adapter connections are secure. ■ If the notebook is connected to
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    is saved in random access memory (RAM), and the screen clears. In some software, including your Windows operating system, the term standby is replaced by the term sleep. ❏ When hibernation is initiated, your work is saved to a hibernation file on the hard drive, the notebook shuts down, and all
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    to the hotkeys section of the Hardware and Software Guide, which is located on the Notebook Documentation CD. Is Software Functioning Abnormally? If your software becomes unresponsive or responds abnormally: ■ Restart the notebook: ❏ In Windows XP Home: Select Start > Turn Off Computer > Restart
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    ctrl+alt+delete. Then ❏ If the notebook is running Windows XP Home: Select Shut Down > Turn Off. ❏ If the notebook is running Windows XP Professional: Select Shut down > OK. ■ If you cannot shut down the notebook by using ctrl+alt+del, press and hold the power/standby button for at least 5 seconds
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    information about updating drivers, select Start > Help and Support. If the problem involves accessing or displaying files on removable storage such as a CD, DVD, or digital memory card, refer to the AutoPlay section in the Hardware and Software Guide, which is located on the Notebook Documentation
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    Tutorials to help you learn to use notebook and operating system features. ■ Updates for your operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your notebook. ■ Checkups for notebook functionality. ■ Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures
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    Tag label is affixed to the bottom of the notebook. ❏ To display the Service Tag information on the notebook screen, select Start > Help and Support. ■ Purchase date on the invoice. ■ Conditions under which the problem occurred. ■ Error messages that have been displayed. ■ If an optional
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    deleting a Microsoft Windows password, refer to Start > Help and Support. (The deletion procedures vary with the types of Windows passwords you have set). ■ For information about deleting an HP password, refer to the Hardware and Software Guide, which is located on the Notebook Documentation CD
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    process provides several ways to recover system functionality. The Software Recovery disc and Operating System disc enable you to recover or repair your notebook without losing personal data. The Operating System disc also enables you to reinstall the operating system software provided with the
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    , select the snapshot to restore, and then drag the file to the appropriate location on your hard drive. For more information on configuring and using Altiris Local Recovery, visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/easydeploy or open the software and select Help on the menu bar. B-2 Getting
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    are restorable, benchmark "snapshots" of your software, driver, and operating system files. The notebook sets restore points at regular intervals and may set for your system files and settings. It is recommended that you manually set restore points ■ Before you add or extensively modify software or
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    a restore point, and then follow the instructions on the screen. Restoring to a Restore Point To restore the notebook to a restore point: 1. Make sure the notebook is connected to a reliable AC outlet through the AC adapter. 2. Select Start > Help and Support > System Restore. 3. Select Restore my
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    operating system, some applications preloaded on your notebook, such as those available in the Software Setup utility, can also be repaired or reinstalled from your hard drive. The application reinstallation process repairs or replaces corrupted system files within the application and reinstalls
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    System Restore Reinstalling Applications from Your Hard Drive To reinstall a preloaded application or utility from your hard drive: » Select Start > All Programs > Software Setup, and then follow the instructions on the screen. (When you are prompted to select the software you want to reinstall,
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    the AC adapter and turn on the notebook. 2. Immediately insert the Operating System disc into the notebook. 3. Shut down the notebook using the standard shutdown procedure for your operating system. ✎ If you are unable to shut down the notebook using the operating system, press and hold the power
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    label affixed inside the battery bay. If other recovery efforts do not successfully repair the operating system, you can reinstall it. To reinstall the operating system: 1. Connect the notebook to an AC outlet through the AC adapter and turn on the notebook. 2. Immediately insert the Operating
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    file system (Quick), and then press enter. Ä CAUTION: Formatting a drive deletes all current files. 12. Press F to format the drive. (The reinstallation process begins. This process takes 1 to 2 hours to complete. The notebook restarts in Windows when the process is complete.) Getting Started B-9
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    (where D indicates the optical drive). 2. Follow the on-screen instructions for installing the drivers. After the drivers are reinstalled, you must reinstall any software you added to the notebook. Follow the installation instructions provided with the software. Updating Reinstalled Software It is
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    light 4-3 compartment, memory module 4-6 computer viruses A-5 connectors docking 4-6 power 4-5 travel battery 4-6 cord, power 1-9 surge protection 3-3 troubleshooting A-3 country-specific modem adapter 1-4, 1-8 customer support A-8, A-9 D devices, external drivers A-7 troubleshooting A-7 Getting
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    1-11 primary battery locking 4-6 primary battery release 4-6 lights AC adapter A-2 battery 1-11, 4-3 caps lock 4-3 IDE drive 4-3 num lock 4-3 power/standby 1-12, 4-3, A-2 wireless 4-3 lockup, system A-6 M memory module compartment 4-6 microphone, internal 4-5 model number, notebook A-8 Index
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    3-3 troubleshooting A-3 power problems, troubleshooting A-3 power/standby button, identifying 4-3, A-2 power/standby light 1-12, 4-3, A-2 Presentation mode button 4-3 printer A-7 privacy protection features 3-3 privacy statements 2-7 Product Id A-9 product number, notebook A-9 R RAM A-4 recovery
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    1-1 SD Card slot 4-5 security cable slot 4-5 serial number, notebook A-8, A-9 serial port 4-5 service partner A-10 Service Tag A-9 shutting down notebook 3-6, A-6 sleep (standby) A-4 slots PC Card 4-5 SD Card 4-5 security cable 4-5 smart card reader 4-5 software firewall 3-3 Help and Support
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    resources, Help and Support Center A-8 troubleshooting, notebook does not turn on 1-12 turning off notebook 3-6, A-6 turning on notebook A-3 tutorials and tours A-8 U updates, software B-10 USB port 4-5 V vents 4-6, A-7 viruses, computer 3-2, A-5 volume buttons 4-3 W Windows firewall 3-3 wireless
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Getting Started
HP Compaq Notebook Series
Document Part Number: 372369-001±
February 2005
This guide explains how to set up your hardware and software
and begin using your notebook.
Enhanced for Accessibility.